A reader of The People's Pharmacy who suffers from severe swelling in her hands and arms every morning says eating a few gin-soaked raisins every day has significantly improved her symptoms. Health experts Joe and Teresa Graedon respond to the patient's story, and give further information about this home remedy.
Read moreThe Home Remedy: Eating raisins soaked in gin every day reduces the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. I had never heard... Read more »
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Hi, I hope everyone is having a good spring. Last time I wrote about being tested for allergies. This time I will discuss a common... Read more »
The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently announced this spring's "Allergy Capitals" for 2008. This is NOT a coveted... Read more »
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After my son was diagnosed with food allergies, our traveling days came to an abrupt halt. To get back in the swing of things, we started slowly... Read more »
Food allergies can be a challenge at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Potential allergens are in many of our traditional holiday foods and... Read more »
Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food... Read more »